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Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? #1311046 09/26/12 02:00 PM 09/26/12 02:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	As the title says,anybody have some insight to making this job easier, especially on the radiator hoses? I bought the pliers but they dont go big enough for the large clamps. Anybody ever modify a set of channellock pliers to work for this? Any help would be appreciated. 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: NV69B7RR] #1311047 09/26/12 02:07 PM 09/26/12 02:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,636 Nashville, TN M MOPARMIKE69 master
MOPARMIKE69 master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,636 Nashville, TN	Get a better set of pliers. You won't regret having them. 69 Road Runner vert 69 GTX hard top 70 Road Runner 4 speed 70 Hemi Cuda vert

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: NV69B7RR] #1311048 09/26/12 02:28 PM 09/26/12 02:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I agree, get some proper corbin clamp pliers, NAPA should have some. Take a clamp with you when shopping

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: NV69B7RR] #1311049 09/26/12 02:32 PM 09/26/12 02:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	This one is a Blue Point from Snap On. Blue point is there afordable line of tools and I own a bunch of Blue Point, better than Craftsman.

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: NV69B7RR] #1311050 09/26/12 04:47 PM 09/26/12 04:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat	right tools make it SO much easier. as far as tips ? Yes, don't over extend them and they will seal SO much better

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: NV69B7RR] #1311051 09/26/12 06:35 PM 09/26/12 06:35 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 - R RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer
RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Got a pair of slip-joint pliers notched for 'Corbin's... Made by S&K...Notched for a 'straight-shot', or 90 degrees... Had 'em since these cars came from the factory with these clamps...

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: RSNOMO] #1311052 09/26/12 07:10 PM 09/26/12 07:10 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 629 Michigan dart1962_440 mopar
dart1962_440 mopar Joined: May 2005 Posts: 629 Michigan	I have a couple types. My K-D 429's are newer and my Sears 45392 are vintage and look like regular pliers with the top portion made for the clamps. There looks to be quite a few on ebay under Vintage Hose Clamp Pliers. I prefer the Sears one, but both get the job done.

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: Challenger 1] #1311053 09/26/12 08:34 PM 09/26/12 08:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA 62maxwgn master
62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	Quote: This one is a Blue Point from Snap On. Blue point is there afordable line of tools and I own a bunch of Blue Point, better than Craftsman. Almost identical to 40yr. old K&D and still the easiest to use. 7395830-P9260530.JPG (586 downloads)

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: 62maxwgn] #1311054 09/26/12 09:11 PM 09/26/12 09:11 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 784 SC S Southern Wolf super stock
Southern Wolf super stock S Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 784 SC	I bought China made pliers from Advance Auto. They did not last long enought to completely install 1 clamp. Do not buy the junk.

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: Southern Wolf] #1311055 09/26/12 10:29 PM 09/26/12 10:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,415 Connecticut Ron_M top fuel
Ron_M top fuel Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,415 Connecticut	I have the Snap On ones which are easier on the hands, but there are several types out there. IIRC I believe there are two sizes available and they "slip" to go bigger or smaller. I don't have them here to look for myself. My next purchase is the LTI LT998 http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=LTILT-998 But I am not sure if it's for Corbin Clamps Last edited by Ron_M; 09/26/12 10:33 PM. Common sense is a flower that does not grow in everybody's garden

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: 62maxwgn] #1311056 09/27/12 12:37 AM 09/27/12 12:37 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows? 1_WILD_RT Management Trainee
1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Quote: Quote: This one is a Blue Point from Snap On. Blue point is there afordable line of tools and I own a bunch of Blue Point, better than Craftsman. Almost identical to 40yr. old K&D and still the easiest to use. I've had the KD ones for 30+ years, cut the lock off early on cause it's more aggravating than useful.. "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #1311057 09/27/12 07:56 AM 09/27/12 07:56 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat	Quote: Quote: Quote: This one is a Blue Point from Snap On. Blue point is there afordable line of tools and I own a bunch of Blue Point, better than Craftsman. Almost identical to 40yr. old K&D and still the easiest to use. we think alike. lock on mine was gone a LOOOOOOONG time ago I've had the KD ones for 30+ years, cut the lock off early on cause it's more aggravating than useful..

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: gtx6970] #1311058 09/27/12 09:07 AM 09/27/12 09:07 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,494 Western Colorado High Desert moparmarks I Live Here
moparmarks I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,494 Western Colorado High Desert	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: This one is a Blue Point from Snap On. Blue point is there afordable line of tools and I own a bunch of Blue Point, better than Craftsman. Almost identical to 40yr. old K&D and still the easiest to use. we think alike. lock on mine was gone a LOOOOOOONG time ago I've had the KD ones for 30+ years, cut the lock off early on cause it's more aggravating than useful.. Have had my KD's forever 72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/ motormangj@gmail.com

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: moparmarks] #1311059 09/27/12 10:56 AM 09/27/12 10:56 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 636 California S sixpaktoogo mopar
sixpaktoogo mopar S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 636 California	After installing many factory hose clamps, here's my advise: (1) Use the good pliers as stated. (2) Use only quality clamps. There are a few manufactures of them. They need to be "egg shape" before you expand them. If they are "round", do not use them. I have found Frank Badalson has the best clamps. (3) Expand the clamp only as far as you needed to get it over the hose - never over-expand! (4) Use a light coat of silicon inside the hose. Hope this helps, Dan

Re: Factory hose clamps any tips/tricks to installing them? [Re: sixpaktoogo] #1311060 09/27/12 01:19 PM 09/27/12 01:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal	Quote: ...(4) Use a light coat of silicon inside the hose. Hope this helps, Dan Silicon helps a lot. Spring ring clamps are designed for a particular hose thickness, ID, and rubber. Aftermarker/current stuff does not always have those same attributes 100.00%. Also the 40 year old water necks/outlets we try to save and re-use often have corrosion and pits around them, making them tougher to seal.

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